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Sewol Update

Sewol Update

Photo: South Korea Coast Guard
Photo: South Korea Coast Guard

The 6825 ton passenger ship Sewol which sank in 90 meters of water off Jindo Island, South Korea.  The vessel sent out a distress call after striking an underwater rock near Gwanmae Island.  The vessel remained afloat for 8 hours before it finally rolled over and sank.  Initial reports state the vessel took 18 minutes after the initial grounding before it sent out a distress call.  The crew during this time urged passengers to stay calm, but not to prepare to evacuate the vessel.

Authorities have revised that over 290 passengers/crew are still missing which 244 were high school students.  The students were on a four-day school trip to Jeju Island.  Reports state some students sent text messages soon after the accident.   Divers are exploring the sunken vessel fearing that many on board were trapped below deck.

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Eems Chrystal

Eems Chrystal

EEMS CHRYSTAL

The 2443 dwt freighter Eems Chrystal went aground in the Baltic Sea at Vierow, Germany.  The Eems Chrystal was attempted to berth when it went grounded.  No reports of injuries.  A tug was released the Eems Chrystal the following day.  Divers found some damages including a small leak.  No reports of pollution released.

 

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MSC Kyoto

MSC Kyoto

Photo USCG
Photo USCG

The 270 meter long,  53540 dwt container ship MSC Kyoto went aground in the Mobile Ship Channel near Mobile, Alabama. The MSC Kyoto had suffered steering failure and went out of the channel fairway between buoys 36 and 38.  The boxship was refloated later the same day on the rising tide with the assistance of two tugs.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The MSC Kyoto was en route from Tampa to Mobile.

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